US Bridges

32 Nd ST over Chollas Creek

Good

San Diego County, California · 0.17MI N/O Harbor Drive · Structure no. 57C0414

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,077
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

32 Nd ST over Chollas Creek is a concrete slab carrying 32 Nd ST over Chollas Creek in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,077 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,591 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries32 Nd ST
CrossesChollas Creek
Location0.17MI N/O Harbor Drive
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.68853, -117.12535
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,077 (2022)
Projected traffic21,591 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 32 Nd ST over Chollas Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32 Nd ST over Chollas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 32 Nd ST over Chollas Creek carry?

About 13,077 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 32 Nd ST over Chollas Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns 32 Nd ST over Chollas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.